History of your Surname
Get access to Fenniga family records.Start a free trial

Fenniga Family History

Fenniga Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fennig, Fenning, Nennig, Hennig, Hennigan, Hennigh, Hennigar

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Fenniga family from?

You can see how Fenniga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenniga family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fenniga families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Fenniga's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Fenniga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenniga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Fenniga ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fenniga ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Fenniga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Fenniga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenniga census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Fenniga

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Fenniga. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Fenniga immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fenniga. For the veterans among your Fenniga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Fenniga military records

You've only scratched the surface of Fenniga family history

Discover More

What is the average Fenniga lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Fenniga family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Fenniga last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial